Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how the Catholic Leadership Foundation (referred to as "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit our website catholicleadershipfoundation.com (the "Website"). We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 19881 (Cth).

1. Collection of Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information from you:

  • Contact Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, and postal address, particularly if you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us through the Website, or register for events.

  • Website Usage Information: When you visit our Website, Squarespace (our website platform provider) automatically collects certain information about your device and browsing activity. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates and times of your visits. This information is typically collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (further details are provided in Section 5).

  • Donation Information: If you make a donation we will collect the information necessary to process your donation, such as your name, address, banking details for EFT, and the donation amount.

  • Event Registration Information: If you register for any events or programs offered by the Catholic Leadership Foundation, we may collect information relevant to the event or program, such as your name, organisation, dietary requirements (if applicable), and other information you provide during the registration process.

  • Communications: If you contact us via email or other means, we may keep a record of that communication.

  • Other Information: We may collect other personal information that you voluntarily provide to us.

2. How We Use Your Personal Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide you with information about the Catholic Leadership Foundation, our mission, activities, and programs.

  • To respond to your inquiries and requests.

  • To process your donations and provide donation receipts.

  • To manage your registration for events and programs.

  • To send you newsletters and other communications (if you have subscribed to them). You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time.

  • To improve our Website and personalise your experience.

  • To analyse Website usage trends and patterns.

  • For administrative and operational purposes.

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Disclosure of Your Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to the following types of entities:

  • Squarespace: Our website platform provider, who hosts our Website, may have access to Website usage information. Their privacy policy can be found here on their website.

  • Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist us with various functions, such as email marketing, event management, and website analytics. These providers will only have access to the personal information necessary to perform their services and are contractually obligated to protect your information.

  • Our Related Entities: We may share information with other entities related to the Catholic Leadership Foundation for internal administrative purposes or to provide you with information about their activities.

  • Legal Authorities: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a court order or government regulation.

  • Other Parties with Your Consent: We may disclose your personal information to other parties with your explicit consent.

4. Security of Your Personal Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. These measures include:

  • Implementing security measures provided by Squarespace.

  • Restricting access to personal information to authorised personnel only.

  • Regularly reviewing and updating our security practices.

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device when you visit a website.

Squarespace sets certain cookies that are necessary for the operation of our Website. These are typically referred to as "essential cookies." For more information about the cookies used by Squarespace, please refer to Squarespace's Cookie Policy.

We may also use other cookies for purposes such as:

  • Analytics: To understand how visitors use our Website and to improve its functionality and content.

  • Functionality: To enhance your experience on our Website.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences, including deleting cookies and preventing them from being stored. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.

6. Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.

7. Accessing and Correcting Your Personal Information

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if you believe it is inaccurate, incomplete, or out-of-date. To make a request, please contact us using the contact link provided on the website. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, usually within 7 days. We may need to verify your identity before providing you with access to your personal information.

8. Complaints

If you have any concerns or complaints about how we have handled your personal information, please contact us using the Contact information provided on our website. We will investigate your complaint and take reasonable steps to resolve the issue. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). Information about how to lodge a complaint with the OAIC can be found on their website (www.oaic.gov.au).

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on our Website, and the revised policy will be effective from the date of posting. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: manager@catholicleadershipfoundation.com

Effective Date: 10 May 2025